Norfolk Public Library will host its 17
th Annual Literature Festival on Saturday, July 30
th, at Northeast Community College’s Lifelong Learning Center. Literature lovers of all ages are encouraged to attend. The Festival has the reputation of being a “wonderful way to spend a summer day.”
The Norfolk Library Foundation; the City of Norfolk; and the School, Children and Young People’s Section (SCYP) of the Nebraska Library Association sponsor this year’s Festival. The Festival will feature three nationally known, award-winning authors that are nominated for 2012 Nebraska Golden Sower Awards: J. Patrick Lewis (
Spot the Plot: A Riddle Book of Book Riddles), Sarah Prineas (
The Magic Thief), and Jen Bryant (
Kaleidoscope Eyes).
This year’s Literature Festival will also feature previews of the thirty books nominated for the 2012 Golden Sower Awards; writer’s workshops for young adults; book displays and sales by the Norfolk Library Foundation; sales of Golden Sower items; an autograph session with the authors; and door prizes.
Norfolk Public teachers can earn five Professional Growth Points for attending the Festival and the Nebraska Library Commission will award five CE hours to all Nebraska school and public librarians and public library trustees who attend the Festival.
TICKETS: Youth (18 & under): $5.00/advance & $7.50/door Adults: $25.00/advance & $30.00/door
Free admission for current SCYP members.
Advance tickets for the Festival are available at Norfolk Public Library. For more information, call Karen or Marci at 402-844-2100 or e-mail
kdrevo@ci.norfolk.ne.us.
